In the 1920s and 1930s, Japan embraced new forms of graphic design as waves of social change swept across the nation. This collection of 50 posters, magazine covers and advertisements offer a glimpse at some of the prevailing tendencies in a society transformed by the growth of modern industry and technology, the popularity of Western art and culture, and the emergence of leftist political thought.

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mannyoda

Just a note about the translation of the Health for body and country" poster, c. 1930. A more accurate translation would be "Health for self and country." The poster was intended to promote physical health for individuals, which, in turn, will lead to a collectively healthier country.

ElJefe

Ulashima

One thing I saw about this. The Japanese writing direction prior to the war was from right to left when written horizontally (opposite of Roman, same as Arabic and Hebrew), as far as I know. Among these examples, there are also many left-to-right stuff here. Perhaps there was not a proper standard.

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Shaleen

This is a wonderful collection. It has an Art Deco feel to it but I love it. Thank you very much for posting it.
I was looking for Asian art projects for summer art camp next year and I believe I hit a jackpot! Thanks.

Aleksandr

Those Nippon posters of 20-30-th are so attractive! Same, they are similar to all kinds of totalitar Arts like flowrishing in Italy, Germany or USSR of the same time-periods. One can not enjoy them too much, but same time one can not stop looking'em
Strange and strong impression!